Charles Reid is one of the most-recognized names in American art today. Born in 1937, Reid studied at the University of Vermont and The Art Students League in New York. Accomplished in both watercolor and oil painting, Reid is the author of numerous books addressing painting techniques, and he is a sought-after teacher. Mr. Reid's latest book addresses the subject of flowers in watercolor composition. Revered by students and peers alike, Reid has received much acclaim and numerous awards for his work. His uncanny sense of color and composition sets him apart as he translates the most familiar articles - a plate of tomatoes, the kitchen faucet, a bottle of Joy - into objects of painterly wonder. His rendering of the figure deftly captures his subject in both form and demeanor. Reid's work is represented in many private collections across the world and in public collections, including those of Brigham Young University, Smith College Museum of Art, and the Yellowstone Art Museum, in Billings, MT. He has been exhibited in major institutions including The Butler Institute of Fine Art, The National Academy of Design, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Pennsylvania Museum of Art. Charles Reid has been represented by the Munson Gallery for many years and resides in Connecticut.